How do you find hope when life hasn’t unfolded the way you expected?
Many women carry invisible stories. Stories of loss. Stories of self-doubt.
Stories that began long before adulthood and quietly shaped how they see themselves and what they believe is possible.
In this episode of Unscripted & Unstoppable, Laureen Quick sits down with mentor, author, and Under Heaven Podcast host Patricia Hodges to explore what it means to rediscover hope, purpose, and your own worth after life’s difficult seasons.
Patricia shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped her life—from childhood loss and trauma to discovering faith, purpose, and a calling to encourage women who feel disconnected, discouraged, or uncertain about their future.
Together, Laureen and Patricia discuss identity, emotional healing, the power of community, and why it is never too late to begin again. They also explore the stories we tell ourselves, how our beliefs shape our lives, and what it means to step into the woman we are becoming rather than remaining attached to who we once were.
Because no matter what you’ve lived through...You are not finished becoming.
In This Episode
✨ Patricia’s remarkable journey from despair to hope
✨ Why so many women struggle to see their own worth
✨ The power of faith, community, and encouragement
✨ How childhood experiences continue to influence our lives
✨ Letting go of limiting stories and creating new beliefs
✨ Why women need a “cheer squad” in every season of life
✨ Learning to treat yourself with the same grace you offer others
✨ Why life after 50 is an invitation to purpose—not an expiration date
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About Patricia Hodges
Patricia Hodges is a mentor, author, and host of the Under Heaven Podcast. Through her ministry, Looking Up 24, she encourages women who feel disconnected from God or wounded by life, loss, or the church to rediscover hope, healing, purpose, and connection.
She is also the founder of the Sparkle Sisters, an online community of women ranging from their twenties to their eighties who gather weekly for encouragement, friendship, spiritual growth, and the reminder that every woman has purpose—regardless of her age or season of life.
With more than a decade of leading women’s groups and as the author of the Love in a Drawer series, Patricia creates faith-centered resources, courses, and community that help women grow spiritually and live with greater purpose.
Connect with Patricia Hodges
🌐 Website: https://bit.ly/lookingup24
🎙️ Under Heaven Podcast: https://www.underheavenpodcast.org/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-trish-hodges-6b9a134a/
Join the Next Chapter Summit
If you’re a woman 50+ navigating change, transition, or asking deeper questions about who you’re becoming, I invite you to join us for The Next Chapter Summit.
July 9–12, 2026
A four-day virtual gathering exploring identity, resilience, independence after 50, and what it means to remain deeply connected to yourself while continuing to grow.
Registration: The July 2026 Next Chapter Summit
Connect with Laureen
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About Unscripted & Unstoppable
Unscripted & Unstoppable features conversations with women, thought leaders, and change-makers exploring what it means to live with greater authenticity, courage, and self-trust in the second half of life.
Hosted by Laureen Quick—Navigator, Writer, Speaker, and Guide for Women 50+.
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